Jessie Linton
Muncie,IN
Summary
Extensive professional background working with children and adolescents in a caretaker and supportive role. Experience with utilizing innovative methods to improve the acquisition of life skills and retention of education. An understanding of how to create and implement effective treatment plans based on individual needs. Ability to respectfully collaborate with peers to achieve professional goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skill Builder
Meridian Health Services
08.2025 - Current
- Experience with children ages 5-12.
- Teach skills and coping mechanisms, aiming to educate each patient to manage trauma or mental disorders.
- Developed strong relationships with patient's support team (guardians, teacher, therapist); working together to support growth and achievement.
- Follow individualized treatment plans and update every 90 days.
- Connect patient or family to local resources.
- Extensive documentation practices.
Lead Teacher
Destiny Christian Academy
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Experience with children ages 0-5.
- Provided a safe, welcoming, educational, and nurturing atmosphere to encourage exploration.
- Encouraged and taught healthy social interactions.
- Formulated daily age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary environment.
- Upheld integrity at all times.
- Transparent and respectful communication with parents and peers.
- Potty training lead.
In-Home Nanny
Self-employeed
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Experience with children ages 0-14.
- Cooking, cleaning, driving, and ensuring safety at all times.
- Engaged in imaginative play and created opportunities for exploration.
- Adapted to family routines.
- Fostered independence and self-discipline in children by collaborating with parents in implementing new routines, such sleep, self-care/hygiene, and potty training.
- Provided gross and fine motor skill practice.
- Adapted to each child's individual needs based on personality and environment, ensuring personalized care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Human Relations
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN03-2026
High School Diploma -
Delta High School
Muncie, IN05-2018
Skills
- Time management
- Organization
- Social skills
- Integrity
- Academic writing
- Soft skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
Certification
- Master Gardener Certification (Purdue Extension)
- CPR and first aid
- Indiana Learning Path modules- ILEAD
Timeline
Skill Builder
Meridian Health Services
08.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher
Destiny Christian Academy
08.2024 - 08.2025
In-Home Nanny
Self-employeed
05.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Human Relations
Indiana Wesleyan University
High School Diploma -
Delta High School